By Kelly Pickerel Avista has released a request for proposal (RFP), seeking proposals from solar project developers capable of constructing, owning, and operating an up to 15-MW solar facility located within Avista’s electric utility service territory. Avista is not considering a self-build option for this facility.

Avista’s interest in evaluating the development of a voluntary commercial solar program is consistent with the company’s ongoing commitment to provide customers with renewable energy choices. In recent years an increasing number of Avista customers have requested more options to subscribe to renewable energy programs and Avista is uniquely suited to evaluate and assess the development of a